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RAS — Post-Independence (1964) MCQs

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RAS — Modern Period — Post-Independence (1964)

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following subjects were the Princely States asked to hand over to the Indian Union under the Instrument of Accession?

Question 2 of 20

What was the 'Trump Card' used by Sardar Patel to hasten the accession of states?

Question 3 of 20

With reference to the integration of Hyderabad, consider the following statements: 1. The Nizam continued to be the absolute ruler after 1948. 2. The Nizam was appointed as Rajpramukh by the Government of India. 3. The Muslim population of India opposed the integration of Hyderabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4 of 20

Which country's political maneuvering in 1947 encouraged some Princely States to delay accession to India?

Question 5 of 20

Who made the following statement regarding the integration of states: 'The ideal of India's geographical, political and economic unity, which had been a distant dream for centuries... has now been fully achieved'?

Question 6 of 20

With reference to the attitude of the British Government towards the Princely States during the 1857 revolt, which of the following is correct?

Question 7 of 20

The 'Instrument of Accession' for Kashmir was signed on which date?

Question 8 of 20

Nehru remarked, 'If anyone had asked me six months ago what would happen in the next six months, I could not have said that such changes would happen so quickly.' To what event was he referring?

Question 9 of 20

Regarding the democratic status of the Princely States before integration, consider the following: Assertion (A): Most Princely States lacked democratic institutions, and the ultimate authority rested with the ruler. Reason (R): Some states like Baroda and Mysore had focused on education but still offered no scope for true political representation.

Question 10 of 20

During the Hyderabad crisis, what action did the radical group inside the state take that further destabilized the situation?

Question 11 of 20

What condition did the Government of India place before Maharaja Hari Singh in exchange for military assistance against the tribal invasion?

Question 12 of 20

What was the significance of 'Internal Integration' as mentioned by Jawaharlal Nehru in September 1948?

Question 13 of 20

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the policy adopted for the integration of small princely states in Chhattisgarh?

Question 14 of 20

What was the main reason behind Maharaja Hari Singh's initial delay in deciding the accession of Kashmir?

Question 15 of 20

The term 'Safety Valve' is associated with the role of Princely States during which historical event?

Question 16 of 20

What impact did Clement Attlee's declaration of February 20, 1947, have on the rulers of the Princely States?

Question 17 of 20

Which of the following Princely States initially announced their intention to remain independent, refusing to join India or Pakistan?

Question 18 of 20

Which of the following Western powers supported the Portuguese claim over Goa, creating obstacles for its integration into India?

Question 19 of 20

Which political organization led the popular movements within the Princely States against the rulers?

Question 20 of 20

The integration of princely states is often cited as having prevented India from becoming:

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